We got the second coat of paint on the floor, the woodwork touched up, and the trim around the small door painted white, plus the second coat of spar varnish on the French doors. Bought the wood for the baseboards and shelves, but it's been a bit too hot to get them cut, painted, and installed.
We're still trying to dry that waterlogged trim board by the door, and one day when the weather was nice this week, I just sat out there keeping an eye on the heater and loving the space--sketching, writing, reading, drinking coffee, working. Delightful...
The AC arrived this past week, but turns out we need a 5" hole saw...we had borrowed a 4" one. Maybe THIS week...
As we play around with ideas and space, I realize how really small 10' x 10' is, and how much I like the open, airy, serene feeling of the uncluttered space. So we'll only be adding a few things at a time. Right now we've had two chairs like this one inside, a folding TV table (which will be replaced for the coffee space), and a small stand, and the space feels fairly full, already. I still plan to add the small desk, though WHERE may change...we'll see where it works best.
The original plan for floor to ceiling bookshelves seems as if it would take too much floor space, so we may start them higher on the wall so there's room for the chairs to fit there if need be.
It evolves...
Meanwhile, J. offered me this rug that was in his living room in Virginia--it's 5' x 7' it will be lovely in the winter when I need warmer feet! If we can get the dust and musty smell out...we're airing it!
So progress!
